Synopsis
German chip systems maker Aixtron has boosted its 2026 revenue forecast. Stronger than anticipated demand for optoelectronics equipment is driving this positive outlook. The company now expects around 560 million euros in revenue for 2026. This upward revision reflects encouraging developments in the first quarter. Aixtron's order intake saw a significant increase, signaling continued growth.Listen to this article in summarized format
The company expects annual revenue of around 560 million euros ($660 million), plus or minus 30 million euros, having previously forecast it at 520 million euros with the same range of potential variation.
"The significantly stronger-than-expected demand from the optoelectronics sector in the first quarter is a very encouraging development. We expect this trend to continue and have therefore raised our guidance for the year," CEO Felix Grawert said.
Aixtron's order intake grew 30% to around 171 million euros in Q1, compared to 132.2 million euros a year ago
It reported an operating loss of around 22 million euros for the quarter, versus a profit of 3.3 million euros last year
Q1 revenue fell to 59 million euros from 112.5 million euros in 2025
